subshell

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Synonyms: nutshell, gobshell, seashell, subskill, unshell, bushell, subshells

Antonyms: nutshell, gobshell, seashell, subskill, unshell, bushell, subshells

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry|physics}} Any of the [[atomic orbital]]s for which the values of the n and l [[quantum number]]s are the same, such as the three 2p or five 3d atomic orbitals.
2. {{lb|en|computing}} A [[child]] [[process]] [[launch]]ed by a [[shell]].

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